Vizag is among the top producers of cannabis in the country. The conviction rate in ganja trade cases is very low, which is at about 5 to 10 per cent. The legal fraternity says that enforcement officials have very less knowledge of the various provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and does not follow any mandatory provisions.

A notorious robber wanted in six cases registered in Hyderabad during the past six months was finally arrested by the police in the city on Monday. During a routine vehicle check at Barkatpura Chaman, police arrested Nitesh Jagannath Dhapale of Belgaum in Karnataka, when he was travelling on a stolen bike.